American Daydream
Electric Guest Lyrics
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We keep going, don't stop running
They keep selling, we don't want it
So close to it almost found a way
Two steps closer, they keep coming
We keep yelling, we don't want it
Almost better, this things about to break
Why don't you make yourself available
In fact she told me that she wanted it free
It's easy
Oh no in love I'm just an animal
You said you want me but you want me when ya
You want me but you want me when you're in need
Until the end, because
We keep going, don't stop running
They keep selling, we don't want it
So close to it almost found a way
Two steps closer, they keep coming
We keep yelling, we don't want it
Almost better, this things about to break
After it all it's still repairable
I know that I forgot my history
It's easy
Let's wave goodbye to all the terrible
I know there's a million things we could be
If we could only [???] and agree
Until the end because
We keep going, don't stop running
They keep selling, we don't want it
So close to it almost found a way
Two steps closer, they keep coming
We keep yelling, we don't want it
Almost better, this things about to break
Oh it was a holiday
I always play and never work
But they sell us all [the bait?]
The western way
I go berserk I go
American Daydream by Electric Guest is a song about the American Dream and how it creates a false sense of security for people. The chorus repeats "We keep going, don't stop running, they keep selling, we don't want it," which references the constant push of consumerism and capitalism that society seems to value. The lyrics also touch on the idea that people are almost too close to the breaking point but keep going in order to fulfill this idea of the American Dream. The line "It's almost better, this things about to break" indicates that the system in place is about to fall apart, but people keep going anyways.
The second verse adds a layer to the song, highlighting how people allow themselves to be used by others even if it's not what they want. The line "Why don't you make yourself available, in fact she told me that she wanted it free, it's easy" shows how people are willing to be used to fill a void because it is easier than standing up for themselves. The song ends with a call to action, a desire to leave behind the "terrible" and perhaps change the world if people can "only [???] and agree."
Line by Line Meaning
We keep going, don't stop running
We continue moving forward and don't let anything hold us back
They keep selling, we don't want it
There are those who are constantly trying to market things to us, but we aren't interested
So close to it almost found a way
We are on the brink of something great and almost have it figured out
Two steps closer, they keep coming
Despite being close, obstacles keep presenting themselves and holding us back
We keep yelling, we don't want it
We continue to voice our disinterest and opposition to what is being marketed to us
Almost better, this things about to break
Although it seems like things are reaching a boiling point, it's a sign that change is on the horizon
Why don't you make yourself available
I wish you were more accessible and open with your emotions
In fact she told me that she wanted it free
In reality, she expressed a desire for things to be uncomplicated and without strings attached
It's easy
It seems like making things simpler would be a more desirable outcome
Oh no in love I'm just an animal
When it comes to love, I sometimes feel wild and untamed
You said you want me but you want me when ya
You claim to want me, but only when it's convenient for you
You want me but you want me when you're in need
You only seem to want me when you require something from me
Until the end, because
Despite these issues, I still feel compelled to stay with you until the end
After it all it's still repairable
No matter what happens, there is still a chance to fix things
I know that I forgot my history
I realize that I've lost touch with my past and where I come from
It's easy
It would be simpler if I could regain my sense of self and history
Let's wave goodbye to all the terrible
It's time to say goodbye to all the terrible things that have happened and look towards a brighter future
I know there's a million things we could be
I'm aware that there are endless possibilities for us if we work towards them
If we could only [???] and agree
If we could only find a way to come together and reach a consensus
Oh it was a holiday
It was a time to relax and enjoy the festivities
I always play and never work
I tend to prioritize leisure time over responsibilities
But they sell us all [the bait?]
However, even during a holiday, we're still bombarded with marketing and consumerism
The western way
This lifestyle is characteristic of Western societies
I go berserk I go
It drives me crazy and makes me feel out of control
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ASA TACCONE, BRIAN BURTON, MATTHEW COMPTON
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[Chorus]
We keep going, don't stop running
They keep selling, we don't want it
So close to it, almost found a way
Two steps closer, they keep coming
We keep yelling, we don't want it
Almost better, this thing's about to break
[Verse 1]
Why don't you make yourself available?
In fact she told me that she wanted it free
It's easy
[Verse 2]
Oh no, in love I'm just an animal
You said you want me but you want me when ya
You want me but you want me when you're in need
Until the end because
[Chorus]
We keep going, don't stop running
They keep selling, we don't want it
So close to it, almost found a way
(And everyday they get to you)
Two steps closer, they keep coming
We keep yelling, we don't want it
Almost better, this thing's about to break
[Verse 3]
After it all it's still repairable
I know that I forgot my history
It's easy
[Verse 4]
Let's wave goodbye to all the terrible
I know that there's a million things we could be
If we could only dole it out and agree
Until the end because
[Chorus]
We keep going, don't stop running
They keep selling, we don't want it
So close to it, almost found a way
(And everyday they get to you)
Two steps closer, they keep coming
We keep yelling, we don't want it
Almost better, this thing's about to break
[Outro]
Thought it was a holiday
I always play and never work
But they sell us all the bait
The western way
I go berserk I go
@shadowduelist96
This is that summer night vibe when you're alone in your room relaxing in a perfect state of bliss.
@fuzzybastion9815
shadowduelist96 oddly specefic
@choccomonde
....on the ecstasy come down..ooh shiet
@isabelladonjon
lmao me rn
@zac9142
420 bliss watching the sun set
@andrewforber7035
help me im lonely
@scrubymcgee8745
i spent five hours looking for this song today......you have no idea how happy i am to hear it again :)
@TH-ec7vo
Nice detective skills!
@Quintincan
Same
@andrewforber7035
get better at searching